Japanese word

しかも

Pronunciation

Romajishikamo

Meaning

  • conjunctionwhat's more

Example

この店は安いです。しかも、料理がおいしいです。ko no mise wa yasu i de su shi ka mo ryō ri ga o i shi i de su

This restaurant is cheap. What's more, the food is delicious.

Illustration for しかも (what's more)

More examples

今日は晴れていて、しかも暖かいです。kyō wa ha re te i te shi ka mo atata ka i de su

It is sunny today, and what's more, it is warm.

Core concept

Adds a further point to what has just been said, often making the preceding statement stronger or more noteworthy.

Similar words

そのうえsonoue: Presents an additional point after a statement, often strengthening its overall meaning.
それにsoreni: Introduces one more fact or reason in an informal conversation.
おまけにomakeni: Adds a further fact that can seem like an added benefit or problem.

Definition in Japanese

前に述べた事柄に加えて、さらに別の事柄を示す語。mae ni no be ta koto gara ni kuwa e te sa ra ni betsu no koto gara o shime su go

Word origin

The native Japanese conjunction しかも (shikamo), also traditionally written 然も (shikamo), is formed from しか (shika, "in that way") and も (mo, "also").

Usage tips

  • In conversation, しかも (shikamo) can add a surprising bonus, so it often corresponds to "and on top of that" rather than a neutral "and."

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